Marsh owl / Kap-Ohreule (Asio capensis)

Wikipedia: Marsh owl Source: OTHER 1200px-Asio_capensis%2C_Tweeling%2C_a.jpg
Classification: Genus Asio; Family Strigidae
General: Medium-sized, dark brown with a pumpkin shaped head with small 'ear' tufts.^[2] The facial disc is pale buff, with a distinct dark brown rim with buff speckles. There is a dark brown area around the eyes, which are also dark brown.^[3] Its ear-tufts are earth-brown and quite small, often not visible, and set near the centre of the forehead.^[3] The tail is dark brown, barred pale buff with a whitish tip. Tarsi are feathered pale tawny-buff and toes are covered with pale buffish plumes, leaving the dark brown tips bare. Claws are blackish.^[3] [more]

🔍 No documented observation